Job Description - Group Risk and Assurance Manager
Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family! At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: - Enhanced pension scheme Private health scheme Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities The Opportunity You will lead and participate in operational, strategic and financial internal audits across the Group and be critical in helping the Group Risk and Assurance Director to deliver the Group Internal Audit Plan. Key Responsibilities: Develop the Group Internal Audit Plan in conjunction with the Group Risk & Audit Director Lead internal audits, manage their delivery and and coordinate with key internal audit stakeholders and update Senior Manager Follow up on internal audit actions and report on the outcomes for the Audit Committee Facilitate risk workshops with Divisional and Group Functions leadership teams to identify, assess and manage organisational risks, ensuring alignment with the group?s strategic goals. Oversee the maintenance and update all risk registers within the group, ensuring they are regularly reviewed, they assess key risks, and they are aligned with the Group?s risk management framework The Ideal Candidate We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: - Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors certification or a full CCAB qualification (eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Good level of experience in either External or Internal Audit within a professional audit and assurance team either within public practice or industry Able to demonstrate the ability to work proactively, using initiative and managing time well. Experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels within a business Practical application of Internal Control and Risk Management Frameworks We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. We are a fourth-generation family business producing high quality own-label products for many of the UK?s best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.
